Paul Edward Southern Obituary (1939 - 2020)

MAYODAN - Paul Edward Southern, 81, died on Thursday, December 3, 2020. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2020 at Colonial Funeral Home. Social distancing guidelines will be observed and face coverings are encouraged. A private family service and inurnment will be held at a later date. Mr. Southern was born on October 18, 1939 in Rockingham County to the late John Henry Southern and Josie Bullins Southern. Paul enjoyed life to the fullest and never met a stranger. He loved relaxing on his front porch, as well as repairing lawnmowers and chainsaws. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Frances Purdy Southern; children, Sherry S. Dunlap, Paul Dean Southern (Amy), Ricky Lee Southern and Richard William Southern (Willie); grandchildren, Kristie Gallaway, Darryl Griffin, John Griffin, Richie Southern, Tashonda Southern, Kayla Southern, Michael Southern, Daniel Callahan, Gary Callahan, Amanda Berry and Jimmy Southern; several great-grandchildren and sister, Hazel Craddock (Carl). Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net